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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Warren Higley has 20 to % acres of grass
to cut on shares, with barn for storage, and
go acres 10 sell
Mrs c. H. Smith of Minneapolis, Mimi,
with her mother, Mrs. Adams of Brattle-
boro, are at II. NJ Adamss.
A. A. Whitman and wife of Westmore-
land, N. H., were in town Friday, visiting
parents and friends, and Mr.. Whitman
took Photographic views of several dwell
ings.
Charley Fletcher lately cut his foot and
is confined to the house.
Clarence Halliday is on the sick-list.
All persons interested in a town fair are
requested 10 meet at the town hall next
Thursday at 8 P. NJ.
The ladies' aid society will meet and serve
supper at the vestry on Thursday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

4 man calling himself Miller, with some
aliases late convict of the New Hamp
shire state prison. was arrested on the LIST
inst. by Sheriff Brown for horse stealing
lie had resided for some months with Mrs
Gallup in Halifax, but had recently remov-
ed to the place little beyond Ahaz Pixies
stone house Mr.. Lille of Greenfield, Mass.
"A son in-law of Mrs. Gallup, while ON Wis
it there, saw and knew the man from de
scription. \ sheriff from Greenfield and a
detective from Massachusetts, applied TO
Sheriff Brown and he was arrested ON two
indictments for horse stealing and taken to
Massachusetts
Mrs. VIM is recovering from late Sc
we're illness
A. f. Kemp of Shelburne Falls, who,
with another man, made the butter which
took the first prize at the Bay state fair
last fall, has been engaged as butter max
er in the creamery here.
j. +. French Of Chester, stopping at A.
+. Gates's, is canvassing the town for fruit
trees as agent for r. q. Chase x Co. of Ge-
neva, n. Y.
The higher department Of the village
school, taught by Miss Lottie +. Wheeler
of Wilmington, closes a very successful
term today.
A few of our citizens attended the great
show ON Wednesday.
There was a fine rainfall Tuesday night.
The Fourth of July ball held at the Glen
House last Friday night was well attended
despite the hot weather The music by the
Brattleboro cornet band, with A. H. Hines
as prompter was very fine. At ~ O'Clock
an excellent collation. prepared by r. Q.
Wilcox was served, after which dancing
continued until morning Over 100 cou-
pies attended the ball, and the zest with
which all took part proved their enjoyment
of it, Shelburne Falls, Marlboro, Guilford,
Bratteboro, Rowe, and all the surrounding
towns were represented, and among the
guests were noticed Miss Gertrude Bishop
of Woodford seminary, II. l.. Stetson OF
Dover, Chas. Shaddock of Coleraine, and
Z. w. Goodell of Readsboro.
WEATHER SUMMARY FOR JUNE.
Highest temperature recorded, 92' the 3Oth
lowest, 80 11th. Highest daily mean, 1900, 3Oth
lowest, 50 O., list Highest daily range 39', 18th
lowest, -, 2lst; mean, 200; mean maximum, - %
mean minimum, 5O.4o. Rain ON u days largest
rainfall ia any day. l31 In. RID; ON the 22d II
in. fell Total rainfall during storm Of 9st-&hi
l3l in; total for June 3, - in. Light frost OF
morning Of nth. Prevailing direction OF wind
west and south
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Rev. Mr. Smithers will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at 9:lj p. NJ
Chester French has "A horse that is very
sick
Last Friday Charles Wheeler buried his
little daughter, aged years 1t is re
markahle fact that in all its life, the child
had never been able TO speak word or
step step, or even to sit alone, and never
has taken anything but liquid food.
Ira Lee has moved his family from
Springfield, and will occupy the house
known as the "Oliver Harris house.
Allyn Stebbins came from Fitchburg to
attend the Universalist festival last Friday
evening.
Mrs Ida Gates of Brooklyn, n. Y, is
visiting ut her fathers, MIR, Henry Brooks's.
Last Thursday Geo Halliday suffered
from sunstroke and was unconscious for a
while but is much better now
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RrooItIiue.


On Monday morning, July ith, the usual
quiet Of this neighborhood was considera-
bly, disturbed by the announcement that
James q. Mason, aged II years, only son of
Elhridge g. Mason by his second marrinpe
had committed suicide. The boys mother
died last April, and since that time he and
his father have lived alone. On the morn
ing Of the ith Mr.. Mason went to the barn
10 milk, when it occurred ~ him that he
had not seen or heard anything of James
either the evening before or that morning
He searched the house and did not find
him. lie then recalled the fact that on the
afternoon before he had seen james com
ing from the sugar house, which was in
grove about 30 rods away. Upon going
there to his horror he found his darling boy
hanging by the neck by a rope suspended
from the raiters. He had evidently been
dead several hours james was a very
large strong and healthy young man, re
markably well developed for one of his age.
He was considered full man for work or
business. lie had done most of the work
ON II large farm for the last three years.
He possessed good mechanical talent and
last fall built the sugar house i'm which he
hanged himself. He was very good
scholar for one of his limited advantages
VI 'lulNAf ihp'ltoOS Ntl llunlN manners ana
amiabe disposition was liked by all Of his
acquaintances, and was the idol and solace
of his father who is now "a years old. No
adequate reason for this rash act of the
young man is given, but it is generally be-
lieved to have its bottom cause in reading
bad literature. He had planned and exc
cuted this tragedy upon his own life with
GOODNESS and deliberatiOu. He wrote aud
scaled letters for some of his special friends
ON Sunday, his last day, in steady hand.
lie had arranged the rope-which was IA
strong bed cord-as if he designed there
should be no failure. The knot and moose
were prepared with much skill After Sc
curing the rope TO the rafters near the apex
of the roof, it appears that he either stood
or sat on the joist, which was about eight
feet high, carefully adjusted the moose to
his neck and either jumped or slid of
The building being so low and he being tall,
his feet touched the ground little, but
there was no evidence of any struggle.
The postmaster general has appointed
Mrs. Francis a. Stickney postmaster at this
place
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Rev. r. d. Metcalf is in Orange, this
state, rusticating ON the farm of Charles
llolhrook.
G. q. Leonard and wife have returned
from their visit to Barre
+. r. Cook is building a barn.
Miss Clara Wall of Londonderry is visit
ing at w. II. Mann's.
Mrs. +. a. Kenyon will give chalk talk
to the children of the village ON Saturday
afternoon, 10th inst, and address public
meeting in the evening. 1t is hoped the
church may be filled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Another notable wedding was that Of
Miss Nettie G. Morse and Mr. G. II. Shop
ardsun, which took place ON the 2Sth ult.
at the home Of the brides parents. The
correspondent of the Greenfield Gazette
gives this description of the proceedings :
Tuesday, June 18th, was beautiful day
and the sun came out in its full grandeur to
witness the marriage of &. II. Shepnrdsuu
and Miss Nettie e. Morse, at the home of
the bride. The house was crowded with in
vited guests, for II hundred invitations had
been sent abroad, and the bride looked love
Is in dress of cream colured albatross.
The bridegroom and bride came into the
parlur from IA side room, over whose Ell
trance was beautiful horseshoe Of rar.
flowers passing under beautiful arch and
bridal bell made Of evcrgrceus, duisic, and
buttercups, urtstically designed by Mrs.
Chas : Chase of Sadawga, assisted in the
decorations hy Misses Nettic Starr and
Minnie Tyler Of Brattleburo. The ceremo-
ny was performed by Rev, W. G.. Sexton
Of Wilmington, Vt. at $3.50 p VI. The
bridesmaids were Carrie Wilcox, Alta Chase,
Eva Sprague aud Alice Butterfield dressed
in white. The ushers were DIR. Stafford
and Judge Balluu of Sadawga. After the
ceremony came the congratulations of
friends. The refreshments of cake, coffee
and tea were served under the supcrintend
ence of Mrs. Chas. ). Chase of Sadawga
and the bridesmaids The beautiful brida
loaf was made by Mrs ChnS. s. Chase
Other assistants upon this important occa
sion were Mrs Oscar Chase, X. Q. Wilcox
Mrs. f. f.. Fuller. A. A. Butteriield, Nira
Farnsworth, DR.. Stafford and Judge Ballou
The affair was a complete success and wa,
an enjoyable one to all present. The bride
groom and bride left Thursday morning {,
reside in Ware Village, Mass Some beau
| tiful presents We're grouped together ON tw,
tables in the sitting room. They comprise
great variety Of valuable articles from
mnuy friends "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Copious rains have fallen this week, add
ing much to the already good prospects of
the hay crop.
Prof Spauldmg and wife are visiting at
Hon. o. 5. Towards
Hon aud Mrs l. X. Batchclder are visit
ing friends at Hyde Park.
Mrs. Nancy Wnsow il visiting her
daughter in law Mrs. Mary r. Winslow, in
Amherst, Mass Miss Lottie May Winsow
is visiting in Amherst and Sterling, Mass
Many farmers are seeding their cornfelds
at the second hoeing, experience having
taught them that this is the best and surcst
way tn seed.
Rev. R. NJ. Mitchell has accepted call to
the Baptist church in Jallrey n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Vermont grange held n picnic in \. NJ
Farnum's grove ON the 4th About 100
invited visitors were present. Literary ex
ercises, music and grange dinner, ice
cream and lemonade, with croquet for
amusement, were the order of the day
Of the good things we make mention were
the music, vocal and instrumental, by Mrs
Carrie Stetson and Mary Briggs, reading Of
grange paper by Mrs Gleason and Farnum,
etc.
The ice cream festival Of the 18th was a
very pleasant affair, doing much credit to
those who lent both time and talent to
make it a success.
School in district No. g. Lettie Corse,
teacher, closed June 2jth. Scholars Meth
er absent nor tardy, Silas Austin, Altha
Bemis, Maud Bemis, Victor, Anna aud Jane
Butterfeld, Franklin Brown, Eta and
Willie Clark, Hattie Collins, Johnnie Far
mum, Alice Morse, Clara Martin, ncl Read,
Lima and Allie Torrey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Miss Mary S. Haley, one of Guilford's
worthy and lifelong residents, died sudden
ly last Friday of old age, being over eighty
years old. She was the last survivor of u
large family of brothers and sisters.
Within few weeks Chas Squires has
found two young cattle and horse dead in
his pasture.
George IIoughton celebrated the Fourth
in Rnstnn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Market Beef-A few choice at 5000 100; extra,
$3.50; first quality S5.,imG.OO; second quality,
S5.OOM5. -; third quality, Si.OOd425.
store Working oxen, T. pair, $1,000 I'D;
Fancy Cows S5OGlsO; Mich Cows and Calves S25
co.'s; yearlings, S9GllS; two years old, Shoes
three years old, S2i04O
Swine-Western fat live, 5l4MGc; Northern
dressed hogs G4MGlec
Sheep and Lambs In lots, $3.50, 3.5OG 100 each;
extra, S5OOGt5iO or from 2l6@bIac Il n.
Veal Calves, 2l2Gl5l6c. z h.
Country Hides, 606ISc z h. Country Tallow,
1l6652 cts Il n, Calf Skins, G1a@7c, " d. Pelts
l2a25c each; Dairy skins, lOa25c, each.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

The display of fireworks which was an
nounced for last Monday evening was pre-
vented by their non arrival from New
York. Nothing preventing, they will he
fired Saturday evening, July o.
John Page and family from Manchester,
w., are visiting at his fathers, l.. W.
Pages.
Wyatt Barber from Cambridge, Mary
land, is visiting at his uncle's, A. A. Bar
bers also Mr.. Harry Two nbly from New
York has been spending few days there.
Some of the young people Of this place
ON the Fourth picnicked at Echo lake in
Jamaica and report IA fine time
Mrs. Jones, Charlie Robbins and Abram
Howe are on the sick list
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08
MARKET REPORTS.

BOSTON, July G. The butter market is quiet
Northern creamery, Gle; New YORK and Vermont
dairy ia 49, Cheese is iirmcr, aud sells AT :
Msilc. Eggs, idc6rli. Vermont pea leans, sl.1.
Potatoes, tudl 3OllG0c. Hay, SlIWSl9
CHICAGO, July .. Flour quiet. Wheat No. =
spring, Ggj1M1O; No. winter red, a. Corn
No. 2, 3j3sc. Oats No. =, 25l4c, Rye-No. =, Doe.
Barley, No ?, &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

l,TATE or VERMONT. MnrIhoro ss-

= The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons Interested in the estate of MOSES
DANIELS, late Of Guilford in said District, de
ceased, Greeting.
Whereas, AMANDA l.. DANIELS, Administra-
triX upon the estate Of MOSES DANIELS, late
of Guilford, in said district, deceased has filed
her petition in this court setting forth that the sale
of the whole Of the real estate of said deceased
will bA beneficial To the heirs and all persons in
terested therein, and praying for license to sell
the same, and at the same time represented to
this court that there are no heirs residing in this
state, whereupOn it is ordered that the same be-
heard at the session Of said court, to he held at
the Probate Office in Brattleboro ON the first Sat
urday of August. A. d. 1887, when and where you
may be heard in the premises If you cause
q f.. W. STODpARD, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Rev. y. Newton Glnzier accepts the call
of the Baptist church and society, and
Tuesday evening, July L. has been fixed
upon as the time for formal exercises in
connection with assuming the charge
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Rev. 7. w. Illman will preach in the
Un!versalist church on Sunday at 2:30 p. NJ.
The school in District No is closed on
account of the illness of the teacher, G..
Lanphear, who has gone home to Bernard
ston. The teacher in District No. 10 has
left on account of sickness in her fathers
family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

l,TATE ORYERMONr. Mnrlhnrn Sc

> The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons Interested in the estate of EZRA
T. BU1TERFlELD. late Of Wilmington, in said
District deceased, Greeting
Whereas, A. \. BUTTERFIELD. administrator
upon Tia. estate of EZRA 7. BUTTERFIELD. late
Of Wilmington deceased, has filed his petit
tiun In this court setting forth that the sale of the
whole of the real estate Of said deceased will be-
beneficial To the heirs and all persons Interested
therein. and praying for license tn sell the same
and az the same time filed in this court " hat puT-
ports tu be the consent iu writing of all heirs
residing in this state 10 such sale, Wher-upon it is
ordered chat the same be heard at the session of
said court to be- held at the Probate Office in Brat
tlehoro the first Saturday of August, A. d. 1881
when and where you may be heard in the pre-
misses. II you see cause
~ 4
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jamaica.

f. b. Mclean has sold the hotel to d. f.
Taylor for $4,000 and gave possession July
LIST.
The McLeans have hired jerry Young S
tenement. Mr.. Young has sold his house
to his son, David Young of Brattleboro,
and has gone to live with his daughter at
Cambridgeport,
Rev. De f. Stafford is away for three
weeks vacation His congregation wor-
ship with the Congregational church in his
absence
Among the number of sick ones are Mrs,
DE f. Stafford, Mrs. j. O. Lanphear, Eta
Thayer, Flora Vinton and Alfred Holden,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

The attendance Mt the celebration on the
evening OF the 4th was estimated at over
ooo people. The exercises opened with a
concert, in which the soloists, Miss Gilbert,
MISS Goodell, Miss Cutting and Mr. Cor
nam acquitted themselves with much cred
H. he Rev. Mr.. Parsons gave spirited
orati"n and then strawberries and ice cream
were served in abundance, after which
came fine display of fireworks. Every
pody pronounced the occasion happy and
decided success Much credit is due the
Messrs. Norman and ID. =. Cobb.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08
Births.

In Brattleboro, July ., a son to Col and Mrs
VIM, G. lIolbrook of New York aud grandson to
EX-Guv. Holbrook.
la Brattleboro, June 20, a son 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Deyu.
In Brattlthoro, June %, a son to Mr. and Mrs,
Dan II. Wilder
In Vernon, June q, daughter to Mr.. aud Mrs
WoOdburn Franklin
In Guilford, June %, a son to Mr.. and Mrs, Geo,
w. Purmenter.
In Dummerston, July G, daughter to Mr. and
Mrs. Willis j. Ray.
In South Newfane, July g daughter to Mr.
and Mrs Henry W. Bailey.
In Dummerston July &, a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. f. Dutton.
In Camden ~ j., June 80, a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Frank l.. Hunt and granddaughter to
Mr.. and Mrs S. l.. Hunt Of this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Prof Willard of the Vermont academy
at Saxton's River has been granted leave
OF absence of five months and will take a
trip to Europe. Two fine buildings are
now in course of construction which will
cost 100000 One is for the use of the
academy and the other will be a residence
for the principal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08
TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro IS

> BY the Probate Court for said District.
TO all persons Interested in the estate OF 10
SEPH f.. JACOBS, late of Guford, in said Dis
trict, deceased, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will de-
eide upon the allowance Of the account Of AZURE
LA II. JACOBS, administrators upon the estate
Of Joseph T. Jacobs late Of Gufurd, in said
district. decreased. and decree distribution thereof
To the persons entitled thereto at a session thereof
to be held at the Probate Office in Brattleburu. In
said district, ON the first saturday Of August, \.
ID. 1881. when and where you may be- heard IN the
premises, II you See cause.
y F. " STDDDARD Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

A PLEASANT WEDDING-RuBERTS HICKS.
One of the most interesting social events
which has taken place in jacksonville for IA
long time, was the marriage of Miss Ger
trude l.. Hicks, daughter of Mrs. Henry 5.
Blanchard of Jacksonville, to Mr.. George
+. Roberts Of Brattlcboro, on Thursday,
June 2Sth, Rev. Mr.. lllman Of Brattle-
boro officiating. The bride was elegantly
attired in white silk and white lace veil,
and carried bouquet Of nineteen Marechal
Neil roses, with smilaX and heliotrupe the
number of roses representing her age. The
bridal pair were met at the altar by the
brides grandfather and grandmother, ia
miliarly known as Uncle Lewis and Aunt
Hetty StalIord-who acted Us groomsmun
aud bridesmaid, also two little girls, Der
tina Baker and Bertha Stickney who also
stood up with the happy couple. The cere-
mony took place at l2:3O. After the cere-
mony, and the usual congratulations had
been offered, the bridal party and guests,
who numbered about forty, repaired to the
dining room, where an elegant collation.
was served The bridal pair left at an ear
ly hour, amidst shower Of rice aud old
shoes, for short journey aud we under
stand are soon to take up their residence in
Brattleboro The presents were numerous
aud included n large variety of articles of
both use and ornament from friends both
at home and abroad.
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worth Ten DoIImr.

To any family is Dr. Kaufmams book ON dsras-
es; finely illustrated plates from life. Don't be
humhugsrd, but cure yourself. Send three Hcrnt
stamps 10 a. p Oplway a Co.. Boston, Mass, and
receive "A pouV free.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

The play of 'Neighbor lakewood" that
was to come off July LIST has been post
poned TO September
There was some hail here in the shower
OF Sunday afternoon last, but not enough
to do damage, though some of the hail.
stones were very large One measured by
one OF our citizens was 81 inches long by
( inches wide and ! inch in thickness in
the centre.
While the small boys were firing a small
cannon ON the Fourth, son Of Geo. A.
Houghton received severe injury to one of
ms eyes by getting gravel blown into it by
the discharge Of the cannon w.
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New York s,ook and Money Market.
HrnmIeboro PrIees Cnrrenl.

THE PRICE OF GOOD CHEER AND
i OUR COUNTRY HOME IN connection with
The Phoenix is only 10 cents year each, max
ng the cost Of the three papers only $500 year.
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OF VERMONT, westmnst,

y The Probate Court for said district
To all persons interested in the estate of LUCE
Ma A WILSON, late Of Townshend, deceased,
Greeting.
Whereas. ANDREW J. WILSON has presented
10 this court an instrument purpOrting To be the
last will Of said deceased for probate:-Nou ARE
hereby notified that this court will decide upon
the probate Of said instrument at session there
OF to be held at the inn of O. f. Cuomhs In Town
shrnd. in said District on the first Wednesday of
August. 1881 when and where you may appear and
contest the same, if you see cause
u e. Il EDDY Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Charles, only son of Warren Church of
Chester, committed suicide Tuesday by
shooting himself through the head with "A
rnNnlXnr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08
GREAT
CLEARING OUT
SALE
OF FINE
DRESS GOODS.
On Saturday, July ., and during
the following week, ! shall
offer my entire stock Of
At Unparalleled Low Prices!

Twenty-fOur pieces Of finest all
wool and camel'S hair Dress Fab
ricS, in all the choicest new
shades, at the ridiculOuSly low
price Of 7jc per yard. This line
Of goods has been sold all the sea-
son from $500 to $l.l5 and were
considered extra good value at
the price. Look at them.
Also ID pieces of our regular
75c quality marked down and
placed on special counter mt soc
per yard. Unequalled ut the price.
All Remnants, Single Dress
Patterns and Slow Selling Goods
will he closed out at about half
price. Also % embroidered Mus
lin, Chambray aud BatiSte Dress
Patterns at an important reduc-
ton from regular prices.
In black and cOlOred eros Grain
Silk, Faille, Francis and Satin
Rhadame ] shall offer 3 eXtraOr-
binary cheap lines at 81 lie, 9Sc
and Sl.24. These three lots COM
prise the entire stock usually sold
from LIS to $l75 per yard, and
as the quantity in each piece is
not large and liable TO be closed
out in day, no samples will be
given from these lines.
All of my 81 lie quality striped
and checked Summer Silks mark
ed down TO G2 lie.
Other special bargains too num-
erOuS too mention at